I am a creature of habit. I have almost the same thing for breakfast every morning. Sure I mix it up every so often, especially when I am with my family at our home in Davis where our pet chicken’s eggs make breakfast AMAZING….. But most of the time its the same thing: Oatmeal. Its …
Recently I was one of the featured fitness pro’s for an American Council Of Exercise article “Whats in A Trainer’s Gym Bag”. I loved the idea of the post so much, I thought I’d share my gym essentials with you in a blog post. It’s true, long days require you to come prepared. If you …
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Do you have a bloated stomach? Stop stomach bloating with these helpful wellness tips to help keep your abs feeling tight! Having tummy trouble? Headed to an event this weekend and want your abs to look and feel their best? Stomach bloating is something I get asked a lot about as a health and wellness …
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Holidays dont have to derail your health and fitness goals. It’s all about balance, remember the 80/20 Rule? You can indulge in your favorite festive foods as long as they fit into the bigger picture of your healthy lifestyle. For those of you wanting to celebrate today’s Mexican holiday, may I …
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Not to be confused with coconut milk (a concoction of coconut water and freshly grated coconut), ZICO coconut water is all-natural carbs, straight up. A clear, sweet liquid with a nutty taste, it’s found inside young, green coconuts; the sterile water is usually harvested at the nine-month point. Devotees praise its ability to keep the …
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The more we know about good nutrition and how important it is to eat fresh veggies, the more attention we give to leafy greens. In fact, you can’t find a list of the “most powerful foods” that doesn’t mention kale, spinach or collards. That’s because dark leafy greens contain such an abundant source of nutrients …
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Worried about the number below your feet? Here’s why the Scale lies and what you need to know to measure your health. Our world is one that is obsessed with numbers. The dollar amount thats in the bank account, the number of followers you have on facebook, the amount of designer jeans in your closet, …
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This year I am SUPER excited for the Superbowl, my home team, the San Francisco 49ers, are playing (and going to WIN!). Not only that, but I love a good football party. Sharing time with people you enjoy, delicious food, and unforgettable commercials – its always a good time. Unfortunately, along with the fun of the …
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In a world of triple-stacked hamburgers, double-stuffed cookies, and super-sized cups of soda, many of us tend to overestimate appropriate portion sizes while underestimating the amount of food we eat. It’s no surprise: over the last twenty years, we’ve seen continued growth in portion sizes to a point where we’ve entered an era of “portion …
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The National Institute of Health estimates that during the 6 weeks of Thanksgiving and New Years Day, Americans gain an average of 0.8 – 1.4 pounds. With the lingering effects of Halloween candy factored in, that range could easily be higher. According to the NIH, this eating free for all over 40 or more …